Malpighian tubule

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A tubule that extends from the alimentary canal to the exterior of the organism, excreting water and wastes in the form of solid nitrogenous compounds. Found in certain insects, arachnids, myriapods and tardigrades.
    — The fruit fly's malpighian tubules, which act like a kidney, have a daily rhythm[…].

词形变化

Malpighian tubules plural

词源

From Marcello Malpighi (1628-1694).
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